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Solar Energy in Thompson, ND

Solar Energy in Thompson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Thompson with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thompson

Solar panels in Thompson that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Thompson

The total length of the day in Thompson, ND today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Thompson, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thompson, ND

Solar Energy Data in Thompson, ND

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Thompson.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Thompson, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson

Based on historical Thompson, ND data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Thompson. [1]

Thompson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thompson that are always titled at the latitude of Thompson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Thompson

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson, ND

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Thompson.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thompson, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson

Thompson, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thompson is July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thompson (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Thompson vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Thompson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thompson, ND, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Thompson vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Thompson solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Thompson

Sunrise / Sunset in Thompson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Thompson

Best Months for Solar in Thompson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thompson

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Solar Power Output in Thompson

The Power of Solar in Thompson, ND

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Thompson (nd). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Thompson. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Thompson, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Thompson

Thompson (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5393.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thompson is July with an average of 592.31 kWhac, followed by August at 561.62 kWhac and June at 551.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thompson (North Dakota) are December with an average of 260.26 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 287.79 kWhac and January at 314.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thompson

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Weather Forecast for Thompson, ND [5]

Thu Mar 28
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon Apr 1
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 85%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 28%

More about Thompson

About Thompson

The city of Thompson, ND in Grand Forks County has an approximate population of 986. [6]

Thompson Solar Power

Thompson, ND Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Thompson, ND, or for more solar-related resources for Thompson, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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